Transform Awards MENA 2015 winners announced
The winners of the second Transform Awards MENA 2015 were announced last night in a ceremony held at The Address Hotel, Dubai Marina. The awards were marked by a diverse group of winners that reflect the versatility of the region’s branding community and the recognition among business within the region of the importance of branding. More Info »
Elegante magazine appoints new editor
Maryan Abdinur has been appointed as the new Editor for Elegante magazine at Fly Media Advertising. Having previously contributed as a freelance Features Writer for Elegante, Maryan has also worked at MOJEH magazine as Junior Publishing Assistant and at Aziza Communications as in-house writer/PR Executive. In her new role Maryan will take over from Diksha More Info »
Samer Alloush joins OK! Middle East
Samer Alloush has been appointed as Senior Sales Manager at OK! Middle East. Samer has previously worked as Senior Sales Manager at ITP Publishing Group for the last three and a half years, working across titles including Refining & Petrochemicals ME, Oil & Gas ME, Utilities ME as well as Oil & Gas Al Arabiya. More Info »
Image Nation partners with Discovery
UAE-based content creators Image Nation has partnered with Discovery Communications to launch a new Arabic channel, Quest Arabiya, for the Middle East and North Africa. Quest Arabiya will broadcast 24 hours a day, target Arab men aged between 16-44 years of age and will focus on male-oriented factual and reality programmes that are a combination More Info »
Prism launches E-commerce website for VOSS water
Prism Action Communication has developed and launched an online order and delivery platform for VOSS, part of Bin Hendi Enterprises. The website is not only an e-commerce destination, but is also fully mobile responsive. Bin Hendi Enterprises is the UAE’s official distributor of VOSS, the premium bottled water brand originating in Southern Norway. “Prism was More Info »
Tribe Global enters Middle East market
Tribe Global has entered the Middle East after appointing regional agencies TMH, Fusion 5 and LIGHTBLUE. With a growing global network of independent media, advertising, digital, design, branding and experiential agencies, Tribe Global consists of 26 members from around the world, covering Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Australia and now the Middle East. “Our newest members have More Info »
Socialize wins Mercedes Benz account
Dubai-based digital media agency Socialize has been appointed by Daimler to handle the Mercedes Benz social media account. After a competitive pitch process, Socialize will now create and oversee all of the brand’s social media activity across the Middle East and Levant. The agency’s main role will be to create hype around the Mercedes Benz More Info »
Mark Pickup joins Shortlist as Commercial Director
Mark Pickup has been appointed Commercial Director of Shortlist Dubai and Shortlist Abu Dhabi across both print and digital, effective June 1, 2015. Previously Head of Sales for What’s On and Hype at Motivate Publishing, Mark brings years of experience including a three year stint as Group Head of the Ahlan! Division at ITP. “I am very excited More Info »
Katch International signs Gaucho Dubai
Katch International has secured the PR account for Argentinian restaurant, Gaucho Dubai. Adding to Katch’s growing hospitality portfolio, the restaurant located in DIFC will look to the agency to assist with brand growth and expansion. “Gaucho are looking for a fresh perspective on their UAE brand as they approach their fourth year in Dubai,” says Ben Kershaw, Account Director, Katch International. More Info »
PHD UAE wins Lacnor account
Lacnor, the beverage arm of National Food Products Company (NFPC) in the UAE, has appointed PHD UAE to handle its media communications account. The account will cover all Lacnor milk and juice product lines as well as Oasis water across the MENA region. PHD is to provide a new direction for the marketing of all More Info »